================================================================== Rugby League Demo Version 1.0 Read Me File December 2, 2002 ================================================================== Thank you for downloading the Rugby League Demo from Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd (HES). Please note, this demo is supplied as a courtesy only and is not supported by HES or developer Sidhe Interactive. ================================================================== Purpose ================================================================== This demo has been supplied as an early indication of the NRL licensed rugby league game currently in production at HES for the PC and next generation consoles, due for release in late 2003. This demo should not be considered in any way indicative of the quality of the final product, and there are both a large number of features and a large amount of content missing from this version of the game that will be present in the final release. For further up to date information about the game, please visit the HES website at http://www.hesinteractive.com/ or the Sidhe Interactive website at http://www.sidhe.co.nz/. Please note that all available public information regarding the final release will be posted on these sites. Support personnel at both the publisher and developer will not be at liberty to answer further specific enquiries. ================================================================== System Requirements ================================================================== MINIMUM CONFIGURATION Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, or Windows 95 (Windows NT is not supported) 500 MHz Intel Pentium II or AMD processor 64 MB RAM 50MB free hard disk space (additional space required for Windows swap-file and DirectX 8.0 installation) DirectX 8.0 8 MB video card with DirectX 8.0 compatible driver DirectX 8.0 compatible sound card Keyboard Mouse Internet connection (to register) RECOMMENDED 733 MHz or faster Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon processor 256 MB RAM (or greater) 32 MB video card and DirectX 8.0 compatible driver Latest version of DirectX 8 (See troubleshooting below) ================================================================== Keyboard controls ================================================================== ESC - pause W - tackle/punt E - chip kick/grubber kick A - score try/change player S - sprint/kick restart/conversion D - pass left (hold down for longer pass) F - pass right (hold down for longer pass) cursor keys - move player to sprint - hit the sprint key repeatedly 6 and 8 button gamepad controllers also supported. ================================================================== Improving Gameplay Performance ================================================================== Some machines will benefit from experimenting with your video/sound options either in your DirectX control panel settings or within the demo. At time of release the only available detail setting adjustment in the demo is the Stadium detail level. ================================================================== Troubleshooting ================================================================== DirectX -It is highly recommended that you install the latest version of DirectX 8 as this is known to resolve a number of video card and other issues over previous versions. The latest version of DirectX 8 can be found at www.microsoft.com/directx. Video Card Drivers -Some video card drivers do not support DirectX 8 correctly. Typical problems that may occur with these drivers include: - Crashing on starting up - Crashing when changing video resolutions - Corrupted textures - Garbage artifacts on screen - Unexpected bright flashing on screen - Unusually slow performance. The solution is to go to your video card manufacturer's website and download updated drivers for your card. It is highly recommended that, given an option, you download and install Microsoft-certified (WHQL) drivers. ================================================================== Home Entertainment Suppliers Copyright ================================================================== Software and Documentation Copyright © 2002 Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.